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Baked sardines

25 min4 serv.19 февр. 2026 г.

Description

The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. To make baked sardines, take 12 small fish, one fennel bulb, and herbs to taste. You can bake them in the oven, an air fryer, or even on a grill. We won't need many spices—salt, pepper, and lemon zest will be enough. This fish goes very well with toasted bread. See the recipe. The ready dish can now be served.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Wash the sardines, cut them open along the belly, and remove the innards.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Flip the fish skin-side up, spread it out, press down in the center with the flat side of the knife—and remove the backbone, leaving the tail intact. Then season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    In a small deep baking dish, pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place the fish with the back side up.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Grate the lemon zest.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Slice the fennel into thin strips, place it on top of the sardines, sprinkle with zest, and add herbs to taste.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Salt and pepper, then place well-washed cherry tomatoes on top.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Place in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    You can serve the baked sardines on toasted bread slices with lettuce leaves and tomatoes.